Gate News: On March 17, cross-border payment infrastructure company Thunes announced its integration with the Swift network, extending stablecoin settlement capabilities to 11,500 banks globally, enabling interoperability between traditional financial systems and digital assets. Enterprises and financial institutions can directly settle stablecoin payments to Swift-connected bank accounts through Thunes' network without requiring additional off-chain conversion processes. This solution aims to reduce friction costs in cross-border payments and improve settlement efficiency.

Solana ecosystem has recently released multiple updates, with a focus on expanding real-world financial assets, stablecoin settlement, and artificial intelligence applications. Tokenized stock market access to Solana DeFi improves trading efficiency. An international insurance company used stablecoins for cross-border transactions for the first time, demonstrating their advantages. Developers are exploring the combination of AI and blockchain to automate financial services. Solana joined Mastercard's crypto partnership program and released over 20 new projects with financing exceeding 80 million dollars, promoting the integration of blockchain and traditional finance.

Gate News Report: On March 15, market data showed that CFX reached a new phase high on the 4-hour K-line chart, with prices touching approximately 0.06282 USDT, representing a 24-hour increase of around 14%. Some community members believe this rally may be catalyzed by recent macro news. Previously, media citing sources reported that Iran is considering allowing certain tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, provided that oil transportation is settled in Chinese yuan. The related discussion has once again sparked market attention to the narratives surrounding Chinese yuan stablecoins and cross-border payments.